How to Make Poulet à la Moutarde (Chicken in Dijon Mustard Sauce) - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to French cuisine, few dishes are as iconic and beloved as Poulet à la Moutarde, or Chicken in Dijon Mustard Sauce. This classic French dish is simple yet incredibly flavorful, with the tangy and earthy taste of Dijon mustard perfectly complementing the tender and juicy chicken. Whether you're looking to impress guests at a dinner party or simply craving a comforting and delicious meal, Poulet à la Moutarde is the perfect choice.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Warm oil and butter in a large, oven-proof casserole dish or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place into the pot, skin-side down. Brush thighs with 1/2 of the mustard. Cook until skin is golden, 3 to 4 minutes, and turn thighs over. Brush with remaining mustard. Cook 3 to 4 minutes more and transfer thighs to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add sliced onion to casserole dish. Cook until nearly clear, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour in wine to deglaze. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Keep cooking until sauce reduces slightly and no longer smells strongly of alcohol, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  • Pour broth and heavy cream into the casserole dish. Scrape the bottom to loosen browned bits. Add bay leaf and thyme. Return chicken to the casserole dish and cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    428 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg
    • Sodium: 919mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 60mg
    • Calcium: 180mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 460mg